In the lead up to the Australian Election and Federal Budget it is critical for organisations to begin looking at their advocacy priorities.

In the pursuit of government funding, relying solely on media and PR is risky. A strategic approach, prioritising authenticity and collaboration, is crucial for effective government engagement and advocacy efforts.

In keeping with the festive spirit, we bring you this year’s 12 Days of (Government Engagement) Christmas, to the tune we’re all familiar with – something you can sing with your colleagues and friends about how amazing your 2023 government engagement journey has been!

Believe it or not, the best time to influence and change policy is when a party is in opposition – not when they are in government.

As we head toward the Voice referendum on October 14, join us in analysing the political campaigns from a strategic perspective. Who will emerge victorious? The answer awaits, and the lessons drawn here can extend beyond this specific context.

Community foundations across Australia have a unique opportunity to raise the profile of the organisations they support and fund.

Tanck Co-Founders, Angus Crowther and Neil Pharaoh, recently chatted with Mark Longbottom from the Purposely Podcast. Hear about government engagement systems, the origin and story of Tanck, and how our values carry into our work and clients.

Tanck Co-Founder and Director, Neil Pharaoh, chats with Mike Davis from the Humans of Purpose Podcast. Hear about Neil's journey from getting a start in marketing, his run at politics, co-founding Tanck, and everything in between.

Neil Pharaoh recently attended a board strategy session where NFP purpose and values were discussed, which got him to thinking: What relevance does this have to the Federal and State governments and your advocacy?